Villanovia is a conservative restoration example of a historic Tuscan farmhouse: it is preserved rustic and original but modernly equipped. Its distinctive special character provides a cozy and warm atmosphere. The house provides 700sm of internal living accommodation and 37 acres of private land.
Uniquely located on a hilltop inside the natural park of Berignone, overlooking the Cecina valley, the cities of Volterra and Pomarance, the Metallic Hills and Larderello, with the visible geothermal vapors.
It is off the beaten tracks and worth the drive through the unpaved country road that will take you to the heart of the Tuscan land.
Staying in our property will offer you a 360° view over unspoiled Tuscany, its history and hills. And you and your family will enjoy the atmosphere!
The house sleeps from a minimum of 12 up to 22 (+ extra beds and 3 cots at disposal) in comfortable rooms or cosy apartments equipped with a private kitchen corner.
The 16th century groundfloor entrance (all in stone and arches) is the most ancient part of the house, which now houses a large living with fireplace, the fully equipped master kitchen and two apartments with independent entrance from the garden.
There are also two sofa areas with satellite TV and indoor stairs to the upper floor where six accommodations are located, as well as a terrace overlooking Volterra.
Perfectly located for total relax vacation, at the same time offers short rides to the cities of Volterra (9Km), Pisa, Siena (about 60Km each), San Gimignano and Florence, as well as the Etruscan Coast beaches (45Km). A large kitchen and an impressive 170sm stone-walls living room with original brick arches complete the property.
Panoramic swimming pool is 5x12, fenced for children' safety. Free Wi-Fi is available.
Our premium service is an indoor bubble-pool for your relax; it is inspired to the Etruscan springs with rustic murble and stone finishing.
HISTORY AND LOCATION
Villanovia is in Tuscany in the centre of the triangle made by Pisa, Siena and Florence. It is perfectly located for exploring the real Tuscany. Villanovia is 9 km from the historic town of Volterra. Volterra is a real, all year round, working town with restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and all modern facilities.
Villanovia overlooks a hilltop outside the village of Mazzolla and uniquely positioned inside a Natural Park, one of the protected areas of Tuscany, called Berignone-Tatti . Mazzolla was originally an Etruscan settlement, called Mazzum, the first historical document that attests the existence of Mazzolla dates from the year 1000 when the Bishop of Volterra was received there.
The natural reserve of Berignone is a completely untouched and unspoilt resort populated by a large variety of wild animals, some peculiar birds and night-birds as well as a dense and typical mediterranean forest. There are numerous hiking and biking paths inside the park as well as cultural routs to the ancient middle-age ruines of the Bishops' Castle, the Castle of Luppiano and the fortresses of Rocca Sillana. There are a few rivers that cross the natural park, all effluents of the main Cecina river that forms a large valley and dies into the see in the nearby Etruscan Coast.
One of the few remaining untouristic spots of Tuscany. Not to be missed.
Volterra is a town of great architectural interest located 1770 feet above the sea level, between the rivers Era and Cecina in Tuscany, Italy. The main features are two fine castles and numerous Etruscan remains.
The area is easily accessible from Pisa by car with a journey time of just one hour. Both Florence and Pisa International Airports are served by daily flights from the UK (London, Leeds, Bournemouth, Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, East Midlands), Ireland, France, Spain, Germany, Scandinavia and Russia.
Other Activities:
trekking, walking, jogging and biking paths inside the natural park
Interesting unknown places to discover:
24 Km away you can reach the Metallic Hills and the village of Larderello. It is located in the center of the "Valley of the devil", so called because of its landscape characterized by geysers with features columns of white vapor (already known at the time of Dante Alighieri and his inspiring landscapes of his travel through "Hell ").
